New Member Aromatherapy Question

[Sweet RN]

Hi there everyone,

I've just joined this forum after reading lots of your entries. I'm an Aussie who has relocated to NE Scotland with my English husband and am looking to start a small aromatherapy business.

As I have done in Australia previously, I plan to sell my own lotions, hydrolats, shampoos etc using only natural plant materials and essential oils online, through aromatherapy parties and in local shops.

I've been doing a bit of research though and have come across some info that states that all 'cosmetic products'sold within the EU must be certified by cosmetic chemists in the UK as this is a safety assessment requirement. Can anyone tell me, does this relate to natural aromatherapy products? Would I need to do this, and if yes, how do I go about it? Or would I just have to ensure that my supplier has their products certified before I purchase them?

Many thanks for any information or advice as it all sounds like a bit of a legal mindfield to me.

Cheers,
Kate

 

[The Great Gazoo]

not an expert however the answer to your question is Yes - and probably insurance as well

have a look at the Aromantic site - I think they have info on there about getting products tested

they also suggest Balens for insurance

Hope this helps, not a road I have gone down yet and the only info I know but as no-one else has posted yet thought I would pass on what little I know

Hemelgirl

 

[skerhooro]

Many thanks Hemelgirl!

I was beginning to get a bit disillusioned with the whole thing after trying to wade through a massive EU consultation doc. Have checked out Aromantics and the support and services they provide make it all look easy!

Thanks again,

Kate

 

[Geldardo Lutardo]

you are welcome, good luck with your new venture in your new home

Sarah x